August 7th, 2015 CLBC service provider, Hovanes Community Services, and the individuals they support, have proven that they are ‘upcycling’ masters. Not only do they turn unwanted furniture into something that is treasured and loved at a storefront called the Painted Chair, they have now turned an unused space into a place where individuals […]
Dear Members and Allies of the Self Advocacy Community, We hope you are having a great summer so far. This letter is to update you on: New CLBC board chair and five new members New CLBC newsletter Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES Self advocate employment trainers Self advocate leadership retreat 2014/15 Annual Service Plan Report Report on […]
Changing Minds – Learn how Kayla is educating her community on the benefits of inclusive hiring, along with many other stories in this edition. Welcome to the Summer 2015 Edition of CLBC’s refreshed Newsletter “Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES” This is the first edition of the CLBC newsletter to be created under the guidance of the […]
July 16th, 2015 One in ten Canadians has a disability and nearly 49 per cent are unemployed or under-employed. The BC Partners in Workforce Innovation Pilot Project, a new approach to addressing workforce demands that was launched on June 3, 2015, is helping employers access a largely untapped pool of job candidates. The project […]
July 23rd, 2015 On July 22, CLBC CEO Seonag Macrae joined staff for the Provincial Assessment Centre (PAC)’s 8th Annual Alumni BBQ to help celebrate individuals who stayed at PAC and are now living back in their communities. Seonag also announced the launch of the refreshed PAC webpage on the CLBC website to those in attendance, who […]
July 29th, 2015 Community Living BC warmly welcomes Tom Christensen as the new chair of its board of directors, along with six new board members. The new appointments were recently announced by B.C. government to replace members who had completed their terms. Christensen brings strong experience to his role, having served as minister responsible for […]
Aboriginal Advisor Committee – Recruitment CLBC is currently recruiting a member to join the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) and ask for your assistance by forwarding, and possibly post, the attached notice. The AAC works to assist CLBC to achieve its vision of “… supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live good lives in welcoming communities” […]
Thursday, July 2, 2015 8:30 PM VICTORIA – Six new board members, including the board chair, have been named to the board of directors for Community Living BC (CLBC), to oversee the organization and its operations within the policy, mandate and budget set by the B.C. government. The board of directors brings together individuals […]
Dear friends of Community Living BC – Yesterday, July 1, 2015, CLBC marked its 10-year anniversary. It was ten years ago that we were brought into existence under the Community Living Authority Act, the result of an extraordinary effort begun by families and self advocates who wanted a government funded organization that could focus on […]
June 18, 2015 Dear Members and Allies of the Self Advocacy Community, Thank you for all your work creating good lives in welcoming communities. We appreciate the opportunities to work together toward a shared vision. This letter is to update you on: New CLBC Directors of Regional Operations Meeting with the BC People First Board […]
